EP2571734B1 - Device and method for applying cleaning fluid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing installation and vehicle washing installation - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing system according to the preamble of claim 1, a vehicle washing system according to the preamble of claim 6 and a method for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing system.
- An apparatus for cleaning the wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle wash has a rotatably driven by a brush drive wheel washing brush, which is movable by a guide device between a remote rest position and a cleaning position on the wheel, wherein the wheel washing brush is inclined by the guide means from the rest position towards the wheel down to the cleaning position.
- cleaning liquid must first be sprayed onto the wheel to dissolve adhering contaminants and then easier to remove with the Radwaschbürste.
- FIG. 1 Another example of a known vehicle washing system in the form of a movable washing portal 1 with two portal columns 2, 2 'shows Fig. 1 , A portal truss connecting the portal columns 2, 2 'has been omitted for reasons of clarity. Since the in Fig. 1 On both sides of the parts to be washed V of the washing portal 1 shown are formed identically, will be followed in particular the left in a washing direction W, in Fig. 1 bottom page described. The statements apply correspondingly to the other portal column 2 ', with corresponding parts of the portal column 2' on the in Fig. 1 on the upper side, the same reference numerals added to an apostrophe as the corresponding parts on the other side, for example 2 'instead of 2.
- a Radwaschvorgang initially the vehicle V in an in Fig. 1 shown washing position brought. Subsequently, the washing portal 1 moves first in the washing direction W, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle V.
- a cleaning nozzle 4 is arranged in the washing direction W in front of a wheel washing brush 5.
- the wheel washing brush 5 is arranged on an extendable guide 6.
- the guide 6 serves to bring the Radwaschbürste 5 as possible with its axis of rotation on the axis height of the vehicle wheel R in vehicles with different gauge. From the in Fig. 1 shown position, the washing portal then proceeds further in the washing direction W with spray nozzle 4 along the wheel R until the end of the wheel R is reached. Both the beginning and the end of the wheel R can be detected by a light barrier 7, which transmits a light beam 8 transversely to the washing direction W under the vehicle V.
- the washing portal 1 then moves first in the washing direction W to the rear wheel of the vehicle V and sprayed this in the same way with cleaning liquid. Possibly. meanwhile further vehicle treatments, for example a vehicle wash, can be carried out. Subsequently, the washing portal 1 moves back against the washing direction W, recognizes the wheel position again by means of the light barrier 7 and then removes the loosened dirt on the wheel R by means of the extendable wheel washing brush 5.
- Fig. 2 shows a plan view of the portal column 2 of the washing portal 1 from Fig. 1 from washing direction W, for reasons of better explanation, the wheel washing brush 5 is indicated with guide 6 only schematically and by dashed lines.
- Fig. 2 a) shows the case that the wheel R with rim F1 and rubber jacket M1 is very large, which is usually the case with vehicles with large gauge. Therefore, the wheel R is already relatively close to the portal column 2.
- the cleaning nozzle 4 has a as in Fig. 2 a) provide expanded spray 3 shown.
- the spray jet 3 is widened substantially in the vertical direction, but not in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle V.
- the spray jet 3 largely blows past the wheel R2, so that a large part of the cleaning liquid is uselessly sprayed on the ground or on areas of the vehicle above the wheel R2.
- This not only consumes significantly more cleaning fluid than actually needed for the small wheel R2, but the aggressive cleaning fluid for wheel / rim cleaning attacks even parts of the body, in particular decorative elements such as moldings made of chrome or plastic.
- Another rim cleaning device in which a washing brush is delivered to the rim, discloses the DE 35 18 297 A1 , where there are also provided only stationary installed spray nozzles for the foam and liquid. This also has the disadvantages described above.
- the EP 2 077 211 A1 discloses a vehicle wash system with a mobile gantry and wheel rim brushes which can be delivered to the rims.
- the rim washing brushes may additionally have a spray nozzle for applying a cleaning liquid to the rims, wherein the spray nozzle is centered on the axis of rotation of the rims during the application of the cleaning liquid. A uniform distribution of the cleaning liquid on the rim with sufficient exposure time before washing the rims with the rim washing brush is not possible there.
- the DE 93 11 390 U1 discloses a spraying device on a gantry washer for motor vehicles, wherein it is provided for cleaning the wheel rims wheel brushes with directly disposed thereon spray nozzles.
- the wheel brush is positioned at the level of the rims, ie on the wheel axle, in which case the rim is sprayed and subsequently cleaned.
- a special, aggressive rim cleaner used so on the wheel brush, a second nozzle is provided, wherein the axis of the spray cone is parallel to the axis of rotation of the wheel brush or its direction of movement, whereby the spraying of the side part of the vehicle is carried out more effectively.
- a uniform distribution of the cleaning liquid on the rim and especially on the edge regions with sufficient exposure time before washing the rims is not possible there.
- the EP 0 752 353 A1 relates to a washing device for vehicle wheels in a car wash, each with a arranged on both sides of the range of motion of the vehicle, about a horizontal brush axis rotating washing brush, which is pressed by means of a biasing force to the vehicle.
- a spray nozzle is arranged in the vehicle movement direction in front of or behind the washing brush at such a distance that the high-pressure jet can reach the vehicle unimpaired by the washing brush. Since the washing brush is pressed against the vehicle, the spray nozzle is automatically kept at the correct distance from the vehicle, so that a determination of the distance of the spray nozzle from the wheel of the vehicle is not necessary.
- the EP 0 700 814 A1 relates to a gantry washer with rim brush and sosprühdüse arranged thereon, which is delivered together with the rim brush and is adjustable in height. A distance measurement between the side washing device and the wheel of the vehicle is not there because the distance between Mostsprühdüse and vehicle is adjusted via the bracket of the rim brush.
- the DE 10 2008 034 571 A1 discloses distance sensors mounted in the stationary wheel guide rails, which are intended to detect the distance between both sides of the vehicle by wheel guide rails and thereby enable the positioning of the vehicle in a predetermined washing area. An indication to arrange the distance sensors in a rim washing device is not disclosed there.
- Object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages and to provide a device for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle, a vehicle washing system and a method for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle, which is a frugal, to the Size of the wheels to be cleaned adapted to allow application of cleaning fluid.
- the cleaning of the wheel does not mean the cleaning of the entire wheel, including the inner sides of the wheel, but merely the cleaning of the wheel parts accessible from the outside of the vehicle, in particular the wheel rim and possibly also the outer wheel jacket.
- the device comprises means for determining the distance of the wheel to the device, wherein the device is arranged a) for determining the position of the wheel in the washing direction, b) determining the distance of the wheel to the device, then c) moving the spray nozzle in the spraying distance away from the wheel spraying position, d) spraying cleaning liquid with the spray nozzle on the Wheel and moving the spray nozzle in the washing direction along the wheel, e) stopping the spraying process, when the front end of the wheel in the washing direction is reached.
- the spray nozzle can always be brought into the opposite of the wheel optimum spray position, regardless of the size of the wheel or the distance of the wheel of the device.
- the delivery device may be formed by the leadership of Radwaschbürste, the spray nozzle is thus moved together with the Radwaschbürste. This allows a simple construction of the device, since the delivery device requires no additional space and drive. Possibly. Already existing vehicle washing systems can be easily retrofitted with a device according to the invention.
- An initially mentioned method according to the invention is characterized in that the position of the wheel in the washing direction and the distance of the wheel is determined to the device, then the spray nozzle is moved to the spraying distance away from the wheel spraying position, then sprayed cleaning liquid with the spray nozzle on the wheel and while the spray nozzle is moved in the washing direction along the wheel and finally the spraying process is terminated when the front in the washing direction end of the wheel is reached.
- the means for determining the distance of the wheel from the device may advantageously comprise the guide and the wheel washing brush.
- the distance of the wheel to the device can be determined by the wheel washing brush being moved towards the wheel and a sensor detecting the wheel reaching through the wheel washing brush so that the distance between the extended wheel washing brush and the device is substantially equal to that of the wheel washing brush Distance of the wheel to the device equivalent.
- the distance of the wheel from the device can be determined by moving the wheel washing brush toward the wheel required for complete extension of the wheel washing brush over a period of time, so that, after this period has elapsed, the distance between the wheel brushes and the wheel wash brush is reached extended wheel washing brush to the device corresponds to the distance of the wheel to the device. Since the contact pressure of the Radwaschbürste is set to the wheel so that the wheel is not damaged, it can thus easily determine the distance of the wheel to the device without additional sensors and measuring electronics. This facilitates in particular a retrofitting of existing machines.
- the wheel washing brush is aligned with the wheel, wherein preferably the axis of rotation of the wheel and the axis of rotation of the wheel washing brush are aligned with each other transversely to the washing direction.
- the guide is moved away from the wheel by the spraying distance, whereby the spray nozzle is moved to the desired spraying distance.
- the spray nozzle can be arranged in a washing direction of the vehicle washing system behind the Radwaschbürste, which is particularly advantageous if the guide and the Radwaschbürste be used as means for determining the distance. Because then the washing portal must be stopped only to determine the distance of the wheel.
- the spray nozzle can be arranged behind the wheel washing brush in an advancing direction of the guide in order to reliably prevent a collision of the spray nozzle with the wheel when the wheel washing brush starts up against the wheel.
- a vehicle washing system has a device described above and below for applying a cleaning fluid to a wheel of a vehicle in the vehicle washing system.
- Fig. 3 is a part of a vehicle washing system according to the invention in the form of a washing portal 11 shown. If in Fig. 3 to 5 shown parts of the washing portal 11 in Fig. 1 to 3 correspond to parts of the known washing portal 1, the same reference numerals are used. Details of the known washing portal 1 from Fig. 1 to 3 apply accordingly, the same applies to each other corresponding parts on both sides of the washing portal 1 and 11 respectively.
- the washing portal 11 points after Fig. 3 Portal columns 2, 2 'on.
- a Radwaschbürste 5 is provided on a transverse to the washing direction W extendable guide 6 and a light barrier 7 for determining the beginning and the end of the wheel R.
- the cleaning nozzle 4 also referred to as a spray nozzle or nozzle
- for applying the cleaning liquid is not fixed and mounted in the washing direction W in front of the Radwaschbürste 5 on the portal column 2, but on the extendable guide 6 in the washing portal 11 according to the invention Washing direction W behind the wheel washing brush 5.
- a boom 6 ' is provided on the guide 6, which runs at the level of the axis of rotation of the Radwaschbürste 5, as in Fig. 4 recognizable.
- the cleaning nozzle 4 are always brought into an equal distance A to the wheel R to be cleaned. How out Fig. 4b ) recognizable wetted the spray jet 3 then almost exclusively the small wheel R2, so that only a small part of the sprayed cleaning liquid is not applied to the wheel R2, but sprayed past it.
- the cleaning jet 3 can be adapted to the large, usually legally stipulated maximum permissible wheel size of a large wheel R1, so that the largest part of the large wheel R1 can be sprayed with cleaning fluid 3, as in FIG Fig. 4a ).
- the cleaning nozzle instead of the boom 6 'of the movable guide 6 also have their own guide, which is preferably arranged next to the guide 6 of the Radwaschbürste 5.
- the distance A of the cleaning nozzle 4 to the outside of the wheel R to be cleaned is set according to the invention in that a detection device for determining the distance to the wheel is provided.
- This may be an ultrasound, infrared, laser or similar measurement method known per se. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, however, such additional sensors are dispensed with.
- the start of the Radwaschbürste 5 is used to the wheel R for detection.
- the cleaning nozzle 4 is advantageously arranged in the washing direction W behind the Radwaschbürste 5.
- the sequence of detection of the wheel R and the start of the cleaning nozzle 4 in the predetermined distance A show the FIGS. 5b) to h).
- Fig. 5 a) is used only to show the exact position of the wheel R of the vehicle V.
- the guide 6 can also be extended a certain time necessary for its maximum extension travel, regardless of whether it already strikes the wheel R beforehand or not. Since the feed force of the guide 6 is set so that the wheel R is not damaged by the pressing of the Radwaschbürste 5, even if the guide 6 presses the maximum extension duration against the wheel R, after the necessary for a complete Ausfahrweg time Ensure that the wheel washing brush 5 rests securely on the wheel R. Subsequently, the guide 6 of the in Fig. 5c) shown position directly on the wheel R in the in Fig.
- Fig. 5g the spraying process of the cleaning nozzle 4 is then ended, which can be determined on the basis of the values for the vehicle contour as well as the tire geometry predefined by the light barrier 7 and stored in a system control of the washing portal 11.
- Fig. 5h then moves the guide 6, the wheel washing brush 5 back into the fully retracted position on the portal pillar 2. Then in the same way a rear wheel, not shown in the drawings of the vehicle V is sprayed with cleaning liquid. Then the wheels are cleaned in a known manner with the wheel washing brush 5 during the return operation of the washing portal 12 against the washing direction W.
- the authoritative in Fig. 5 described embodiment of the invention has the advantage that no additional sensors or detection devices for the determination of the desired distance A between the wheel R and cleaning nozzle 4 must be provided. Rather, the existing components, in particular the light barrier 7 and the Radwaschbürste 5 with guide 6, used to adjust the desired distance A in a simple manner.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs in einer Fahrzeugwaschanlage nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1, eine Fahrzeugwaschanlage nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 6 sowie ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs in einer Fahrzeugwaschanlage.The invention relates to a device for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing system according to the preamble of
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Ein weiteres Beispiel einer bekannten Fahrzeugwaschanlage in Form eines verfahrbaren Waschportals 1 mit zwei Portalsäulen 2, 2' zeigt
Bei einem Radwaschvorgang wird zunächst das Fahrzeug V in eine in
Die Radwaschbürste 5 ist an einer ausfahrbaren Führung 6 angeordnet. Die Führung 6 dient dazu, um bei Fahrzeugen mit unterschiedlicher Spurweite die Radwaschbürste 5 möglichst mit ihrer Rotationsachse auf die Achshöhe des Fahrzeugrads R bringen zu können. Von der in
Damit die aufgesprühte Reinigungsflüssigkeit möglichst lange auf das Rad R einwirken kann, fährt das Waschportal 1 dann zunächst in Waschrichtung W weiter zum hinteren Rad des Fahrzeugs V und besprüht dieses auf gleiche Weise mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit. Ggf. können währenddessen weitere Fahrzeugbehandlungen, beispielweise eine Fahrzeugwäsche durchgeführt werden. Anschließend fährt das Waschportal 1 entgegen der Waschrichtung W zurück, erkennt anhand der Lichtschranke 7 nochmals die Radstellung und entfernt dann den angelösten Schmutz auf dem Rad R mittels der ausfahrbaren Radwaschbürste 5.Thus, the sprayed cleaning liquid can act on the wheel R as long as possible, the
Soll nun im selben Waschportal 1 ein Fahrzeug mit kleinen Rädern gewaschen werden, welches üblicherweise eine kleine Spurweite aufweist, so steht ein solches kleines Rad R2, wie in
Ein Beispiel für eine oben beschriebene bekannte Sprühdüse offenbart die
Eine weiteres Felgenreinigungsgerät, bei dem eine Waschbürste zur Felge zugestellt wird, offenbart die
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Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es deshalb, die oben genannten Nachteile zu überwinden und eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs, eine Fahrzeugwaschanlage sowie ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs bereit zustellen, welche ein sparsames, an die Größe der zu reinigenden Räder angepasstes Aufbringen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit ermöglichen.Object of the present invention is therefore to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages and to provide a device for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle, a vehicle washing system and a method for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel of a vehicle, which is a frugal, to the Size of the wheels to be cleaned adapted to allow application of cleaning fluid.
Diese Aufgabe löst die Erfindung durch eine Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf das Rad eines Fahrzeugs in einer Fahrzeugwaschanlage mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, eine Fahrzeugwaschanlage mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 6 sowie ein Verfahren zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs in einer Fahrzeugwaschanlage mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 7. Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen und zweckmäßige Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by the invention by a device for applying a cleaning liquid to the wheel of a vehicle in a vehicle washing system with the features of
Zu berücksichtigen ist zunächst, dass mit dem Reinigen des Rads nicht die Reinigung des gesamten Rads, also auch der Radinnenseiten, sondern lediglich die Reinigung der von der Fahrzeugaußenseite zugänglichen Radteile, insbesondere der Radfelge und ggf. auch des äußeren Radmantels, zu verstehen ist.It should first be considered that the cleaning of the wheel does not mean the cleaning of the entire wheel, including the inner sides of the wheel, but merely the cleaning of the wheel parts accessible from the outside of the vehicle, in particular the wheel rim and possibly also the outer wheel jacket.
Eine eingangs genannte Vorrichtung bei der die Sprühdüse zum Bewegen zwischen einer radfernen Ruhestellung und einer in einem Sprühabstand vom Rad entfernten Sprühstellung an einer bewegbaren Zustellvorrichtung angeordnet ist, ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung Mittel zum Bestimmen des Abstands des Rads zur Vorrichtung aufweist, wobei die Vorrichtung eingerichtet ist a) zum Bestimmen der Position des Rads in Waschrichtung, b) Bestimmen des Abstands des Rads zur Vorrichtung, danach c) Bewegen der Sprühdüse in die im Sprühabstand vom Rad entfernte Sprühstellung, d) Aufsprühen von Reinigungsflüssigkeit mit der Sprühdüse auf das Rad und Bewegen der Sprühdüse in Waschrichtung entlang des Rads, e) Beenden des Sprühvorgangs, wenn das in Waschrichtung vordere Ende des Rads erreicht ist. Hierdurch kann die Sprühdüse stets in die gegenüber dem Rad optimale Sprühstellung gebracht werden, unabhängig von der Größe des Rads oder dem Abstand des Rads von der Vorrichtung. In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung kann die Zustellvorrichtung durch die Führung der Radwaschbürste gebildet sein, die Sprühdüse wird also zusammen mit der Radwaschbürste bewegt. Dies ermöglicht einen einfachen Aufbau der Vorrichtung, da die Zustellvorrichtung keinen zusätzlichen Raum und Antrieb benötigt. Ggf. können hiermit auch bereits bestehende Fahrzeugwaschanlagen einfach mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung nachgerüstet werden.An aforementioned device in which the spray nozzle is arranged to move between a remote rest position and a spraying distance away from the wheel spray position on a movable feed device is, according to the invention characterized in that the device comprises means for determining the distance of the wheel to the device, wherein the device is arranged a) for determining the position of the wheel in the washing direction, b) determining the distance of the wheel to the device, then c) moving the spray nozzle in the spraying distance away from the wheel spraying position, d) spraying cleaning liquid with the spray nozzle on the Wheel and moving the spray nozzle in the washing direction along the wheel, e) stopping the spraying process, when the front end of the wheel in the washing direction is reached. In this way, the spray nozzle can always be brought into the opposite of the wheel optimum spray position, regardless of the size of the wheel or the distance of the wheel of the device. In an advantageous development, the delivery device may be formed by the leadership of Radwaschbürste, the spray nozzle is thus moved together with the Radwaschbürste. This allows a simple construction of the device, since the delivery device requires no additional space and drive. Possibly. Already existing vehicle washing systems can be easily retrofitted with a device according to the invention.
Ein eingangs genanntes Verfahren ist erfindungsgemäß dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Position des Rads in Waschrichtung und der Abstands des Rads zur Vorrichtung bestimmt wird, dann die Sprühdüse in die im Sprühabstand vom Rad entfernte Sprühstellung bewegt wird, anschließend Reinigungsflüssigkeit mit der Sprühdüse auf das Rad aufgesprüht und dabei die Sprühdüse in Waschrichtung entlang des Rads bewegt wird und abschließend der Sprühvorgang beendet wird, wenn das in Waschrichtung vordere Ende des Rads erreicht ist.An initially mentioned method according to the invention is characterized in that the position of the wheel in the washing direction and the distance of the wheel is determined to the device, then the spray nozzle is moved to the spraying distance away from the wheel spraying position, then sprayed cleaning liquid with the spray nozzle on the wheel and while the spray nozzle is moved in the washing direction along the wheel and finally the spraying process is terminated when the front in the washing direction end of the wheel is reached.
Bevorzugt können die Mittel zum Bestimmen des Abstands des Rads zur Vorrichtung vorteilhaft die Führung und die Radwaschbürste umfassen. Hierdurch kann in Schritt b) des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens der Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung dadurch bestimmt werden, dass die Radwaschbürste zum Rad hin bewegt wird und ein Sensor das Erreichen des Rads durch die Radwaschbürste detektiert, so dass der Abstand der ausgefahrenen Radwaschbürste zur Vorrichtung weitgehend dem Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung entspricht. In einer alternativen Ausführung kann in Schritt b) der Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung dadurch bestimmt werden, dass die Radwaschbürste über einen Zeitraum zum Rad hin bewegt wird, der für dass vollständige Ausfahren der Radwaschbürste benötigt wird, so dass nach Ablauf dieses Zeitraums der Abstand der ausgefahrenen Radwaschbürste zur Vorrichtung dem Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung entspricht. Da der Anpressdruck der Radwaschbürste an das Rad so eingestellt ist, dass das Rad nicht beschädigt wird, lässt sich damit auf einfache Weise ohne zusätzliche Sensoren und Messelektronik der Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung bestimmen. Dies erleichtert insbesondere eine Nachrüstung bestehender Maschinen. Vorteilhaft kann in den eben beschriebenen Ausführungen des Verfahrens vor Schritt b) die Radwaschbürste auf das Rad ausgerichtet wird, wobei bevorzugt die Drehachse des Rads und die Drehachse der Radwaschbürste quer zur Waschrichtung aufeinander ausgerichtet werden.Preferably, the means for determining the distance of the wheel from the device may advantageously comprise the guide and the wheel washing brush. In this way, in step b) of the method according to the invention, the distance of the wheel to the device can be determined by the wheel washing brush being moved towards the wheel and a sensor detecting the wheel reaching through the wheel washing brush so that the distance between the extended wheel washing brush and the device is substantially equal to that of the wheel washing brush Distance of the wheel to the device equivalent. In an alternative embodiment, in step b), the distance of the wheel from the device can be determined by moving the wheel washing brush toward the wheel required for complete extension of the wheel washing brush over a period of time, so that, after this period has elapsed, the distance between the wheel brushes and the wheel wash brush is reached extended wheel washing brush to the device corresponds to the distance of the wheel to the device. Since the contact pressure of the Radwaschbürste is set to the wheel so that the wheel is not damaged, it can thus easily determine the distance of the wheel to the device without additional sensors and measuring electronics. This facilitates in particular a retrofitting of existing machines. Advantageously, in the embodiments of the method just described before step b), the wheel washing brush is aligned with the wheel, wherein preferably the axis of rotation of the wheel and the axis of rotation of the wheel washing brush are aligned with each other transversely to the washing direction.
Dabei kann vorteilhaft, nachdem die Radwaschbürste an das Rad bewegt und der Abstand des Rads zur Vorrichtung bestimmt wurde, die Führung um den Sprühabstand vom Rad wegbewegt werden, wodurch die Sprühdüse in den gewünschten Sprühabstand bewegt wird.Advantageously, after the wheel washing brush has moved to the wheel and the distance of the wheel to the device has been determined, the guide is moved away from the wheel by the spraying distance, whereby the spray nozzle is moved to the desired spraying distance.
In einer betriebsmäßig vorteilhaften Ausführung kann die Sprühdüse in einer Waschrichtung der Fahrzeugwaschanlage hinter der Radwaschbürste angeordnet sein, was insbesondere dann vorteilhaft ist, wenn die Führung und die Radwaschbürste als Mittel zum Bestimmen des Abstands verwendet werden. Denn dann muss das Waschportal nur zur Abstandsbestimmung des Rads angehalten werden.In an operationally advantageous embodiment, the spray nozzle can be arranged in a washing direction of the vehicle washing system behind the Radwaschbürste, which is particularly advantageous if the guide and the Radwaschbürste be used as means for determining the distance. Because then the washing portal must be stopped only to determine the distance of the wheel.
Sicherheitstechnisch vorteilhaft kann bei dieser Ausführung die Sprühdüse in einer Zustellrichtung der Führung hinter der Radwaschbürste angeordnet sein, um eine Kollision der Sprühdüse mit dem Rad beim Anfahren der Radwaschbürste an das Rad sicher zu verhindern.From a safety point of view, in this embodiment the spray nozzle can be arranged behind the wheel washing brush in an advancing direction of the guide in order to reliably prevent a collision of the spray nozzle with the wheel when the wheel washing brush starts up against the wheel.
Eine erfindungsgemäße Fahrzeugwaschanlage weist eine oben und nachfolgend beschriebene Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen einer Reinigungsflüssigkeit auf ein Rad eines Fahrzeugs in der Fahrzeugwaschanlage auf.A vehicle washing system according to the invention has a device described above and below for applying a cleaning fluid to a wheel of a vehicle in the vehicle washing system.
Weitere Besonderheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung eines bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiels anhand der Zeichnungen. Diese zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine schematische Draufsicht auf einen Teil einer bekannten Fahrzeugwaschanlage;
- Fig. 2
- zwei schematische Draufsichten auf ein Portalsäule der bekannten Fahrzeugwaschanlage aus
Fig. 1 bei einem Fahrzeug mit großer Spurweite und großen Rädern (Fig. 2 a) und bei einem Fahrzeug mit kleinen Rädern und kleiner Spurweite (Fig. 2 b) ; - Fig. 3
- eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Fahrzeugwaschanlage;
- Fig. 4
- zwei Draufsichten auf eine Portalsäule der Fahrzeugwaschanlage aus
Fig. 3 bei einem Fahrzeug mit großer Spurweite und großen Rädern (Fig. 4 a) und bei einem Fahrzeug mit kleiner Spurweite und kleinen Rädern (Fig. 4b ); - Fig. 5
- eine seitliche Draufsicht auf einen Teil eines zu reinigenden Fahrzeugs (
Fig. 5a ) und Draufsichten auf eine Portalsäule der inFig. 3 gezeigten erfindungsgemäßen Fahrzeugwaschanlage in sieben unterschiedlichen Stellungen (Fig. 5b-h ).
- Fig. 1
- a schematic plan view of a part of a known vehicle washing system;
- Fig. 2
- two schematic plan views of a portal column of the known vehicle washing system
Fig. 1 in a vehicle with a large gauge and large wheels (Fig. 2 a) and in a vehicle with small wheels and small gauge (Fig. 2 b) ; - Fig. 3
- a schematic plan view of a vehicle washing system according to the invention;
- Fig. 4
- two plan views of a portal column of the vehicle washing system
Fig. 3 in a vehicle with a large gauge and large wheels (Fig. 4 a) and in a small gauge vehicle with small wheels (Fig. 4b ); - Fig. 5
- a side plan view of a part of a vehicle to be cleaned (
Fig. 5a ) and plan views of a portal pillar ofFig. 3 shown vehicle washing system according to the invention in seven different positions (Fig. 5b-h ).
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Das Waschportal 11 weist nach
Im Gegensatz zum bekannten Waschportal 1 ist beim erfindungsgemäßen Waschportal 11 jedoch die Reinigungsdüse 4, auch als Sprühdüse oder Düse bezeichnet, zum Aufbringen der Reinigungsflüssigkeit nicht fest und in Waschrichtung W vor der Radwaschbürste 5 an der Portalsäule 2 angebracht, sondern an der ausfahrbaren Führung 6 in Waschrichtung W hinter der Radwaschhürste 5. Hierzu ist ein Auslegerarm 6' an der Führung 6 vorgesehen, welcher in Höhe der Drehachse der Radwaschbürste 5 verläuft, wie in
Hierdurch kann, wie aus
So lassen sich zum einen beträchtliche Mengen an Reinigungsflüssigkeit sparen, und zum anderen gegen die aggressive Reinigungsflüssigkeit empfindliche Teile von Fahrzeugen, insbesondere kleinen Fahrzeugen, schützen. In einer alternativen, hier nicht gezeigten Ausführung der Erfindung kann die Reinigungsdüse anstelle am Auslegerarm 6' der verfahrbaren Führung 6 auch eine eigene Führung aufweisen, welche bevorzugt neben der Führung 6 der Radwaschbürste 5 angeordnet ist.Thus, on the one hand save considerable amounts of cleaning fluid, and on the other to protect the aggressive cleaning fluid sensitive parts of vehicles, especially small vehicles. In an alternative, not shown embodiment of the invention, the cleaning nozzle instead of the boom 6 'of the
Der Abstand A der Reinigungsdüse 4 zur Außenseite des zu reinigenden Rads R wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch eingestellt, dass eine Erfassungsvorrichtung für die Bestimmung der Entfernung zum Rad vorgesehen ist. Dies kann eine Ultraschall-, Infrarot-, Laser- oder ähnliche an sich bekannte Messmethode sein. In einer bevorzugten Ausführung der Erfindung wird jedoch auf solche zusätzliche Sensorik verzichtet. Vielmehr wird dann das Anfahren der Radwaschbürste 5 an das Rad R zur Erfassung verwendet. Hierzu ist die Reinigungsdüse 4 vorteilhaft in Waschrichtung W hinter der Radwaschbürste 5 angeordnet. Der Ablauf einer Erfassung des Rads R und das Anfahren der Reinigungsdüse 4 in den vorgegebenen Abstand A zeigen die
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- Device for applying a cleaning liquid to a wheel (R; R1; R2) of a vehicle (V) in a vehicle washing facility (1) with a spray nozzle (4, 4') and a rotatably drivable wheel washing brush (5), which can be moved by means of a guide (6) between a rest position remote from the wheel and a cleaning position on the wheel (R; R1; R2), wherein the spray nozzle (4) is arranged on a movable feed device for movement between a rest position remote from the wheel and a spraying position removed from the wheel (R; R1; R2) at a spraying distance (A), characterised in that the device has means for determining the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device, wherein the device is set up toa) determine the position of the wheel (R; R1; R2) in the washing direction (W),b) determine the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device, thereafter toc) move the spray nozzle (4) into the spraying position removed from the wheel (R; R1; R2) at the spraying distance (A),d) spray cleaning liquid using the spray nozzle (4) onto the wheel(R; R1; R2) and to move the spray nozzle (4) in the washing direction (W) along the wheel (R; R1; R2),e) end the spraying process when the front end of the wheel (R; R1; R2) in the washing direction (W) has been reached.
- Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the feed device is formed by the guide (6) of the wheel washing brush (5).
- Device according to claim 2, characterised in that the means for determining the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) comprise the guide (6) and the wheel washing brush (5).
- Device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the spray nozzle (4) is arranged behind the wheel washing brush (5) in a washing direction (W) of the vehicle washing facility (1).
- Device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the spray nozzle (4) is arranged behind the wheel washing brush (5) in a feed direction of the guide (6).
- Vehicle washing facility with a washing portal (1), which can be moved back and forth in a washing direction (W) in relation to a vehicle (V) to be cleaned, and handling assemblies arranged thereon, characterised in that a device according to any one of the preceding claims is in each case provided on portal columns (2, 2') of the washing portal (1), which portal columns can be moved back and forth in the washing direction (W).
- Method for applying cleaning liquid to a wheel (R; R1; R2) of a vehicle (V) in a vehicle washing facility (1) with a device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 having the steps:a) determining the position of the wheel (R; R1; R2) in the washing direction (W),b) determining the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device, thereafterc) moving the spray nozzle (4) into the spraying position removed from the wheel (R; R1; R2) at the spraying distance (A),d) spraying cleaning liquid using the spray nozzle (4) onto the wheel (R; R1; R2) and moving the spray nozzle (4) in the washing direction (W) along the wheel (R; R1; R2),e) ending the spraying process when the front end of the wheel (R; R1; R2) in the washing direction (W) has been reached:
- Method according to claim 7, characterised in that the wheel washing brush (5) is aligned with the wheel (R; R1; R2) before step b).
- Method according to claim 8, characterised in that the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device is determined in step b) in that the wheel washing brush (5) is moved toward the wheel (R; R1; R2) and a sensor detects the reaching of the wheel (R; R1; R2) by the wheel washing bush (5), so the distance of the extended wheel washing brush (5) from the device corresponds to the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device.
- Method according to claim 8, characterised in that the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device is determined in step b) in that the wheel washing brush (5) is moved toward the wheel (R; R1; R2) over a time period required to completely extend the wheel washing brush (5), so once this time period has passed, the distance of the extended wheel washing brush (5) from the device corresponds to the distance of the wheel (R; R1; R2) from the device.
- Method according to claim 9 or 10, characterised in that the feed device of the spray nozzle (4) is formed by the guide (6) of the wheel washing brush (5) and the guide (6) is moved away from the wheel (R; R1; R2) by the spraying distance (A)in step c).
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